Characterization of Sarcopenia in an IBD Population Attending an Italian Gastroenterology Tertiary Center

Characterization of Sarcopenia in an IBD Population Attending an Italian Gastroenterology Tertiary Center

(1) Background: There is growing interest in the assessment of muscular mass in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as sarcopenia is associated with important outcomes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the percentage of sarcopenia in IBD patients, characterizing methods for assessment and clinical...

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Main Authors: Marco Pizzoferrato, Roberto de Sire, Fabio Ingravalle, Maria Chiara Mentella, Valentina Petito, Anna Maria Martone, Francesco Landi, Giacinto Abele Donato Miggiano, Maria Cristina Mele, Loris Riccardo Lopetuso, Elisa Schiavoni, Daniele Napolitano, Laura Turchini, Andrea Poscia, Nicola Nicolotti, Alfredo Papa, Alessandro Armuzzi, Franco Scaldaferri, Antonio Gasbarrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
IBD
sarcopenia
inflammation
nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2281

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